Bob and his sidekick Pistol taking a break from unloading hay.  She is never far from his heels.  Its been too hot for him to be taking her with her and she is getting a little put out.  She is a good dog. 

If you read my Face Book page you read there we had a collision last night with a big buck deer.  Sort of squished the front quarter panel clear back to the passenger door.  We could not find him but I am sure he could not have lived through it.  It made me very sad for the deer but scared the bejeebers out of me.  The air bags did not go off or we would have been in a pickle.  It goes in Monday and thank goodness for good insurance.

I got stung for the fourth time this summer today.  My hand is all swollen.  I am pretty tired of playing dodge and dart with the bees.  They got my last picking of raspberries.  They are really ornery this year.

I got my blood work results from the doctor today.  All is very well.  Just wish I had more energy. 

I have not heard about Sage for a few days.  I get so anxious when I let myself worry about her.  I know she is doing well.

Blessings,

Lea

Chico

2 months  3 days

He is a little character.  He does not like to be told what to do when he is on the lead rope.  He gave me a drag around this afternoon.  I finally got him anchored so I could handle him. 

I guess we had an awful storm last night.  It woke Bob up but for a change, I slept through it.  I hate thunder and lightening so I am grateful to have slept.

Nothing about Sage today.  Patience Lea, patience.

I am so tired I could drop this evening.  I cleaned our bedroom top to bottom today and put a bunch of things out in a bag for the yard sale.  And, I through out a bunch of stuff too.  Have been meaning to do it since I got home but today was the day. 

Blessings to you all,

Lea

Two of our sweet Great Grand babies.

Jaxson is 8 months old and a tiny little guy.

It was Piper's 3rd. birthday.  She is my little Pipster, a tornado in a wee girls body.  Love those babies.

Another hot one and the fire danger is really high again.  It is going to be a hard fall if we don't get some real rain.  And with thunder and lightening due over the weekend, the danger is higher.  I worry about the grain farmers who are getting ready to harvest or are in the middle of it.

Didn't hear how Sage was today.  They were going to take her down to the river on a ride today.  Wish I could watch.

Had my yearly doctor's checkup.  I am amazingly well.  He liked my blood work and was amazed at my blood pressure.  It has come down a lot.  My heart rate is slow too.  He said that is good though.  He looked me over good.  Yesterday I fell down the back porch steps but I didn't hurt anything.  My wrist is a little tender where I caught myself but I think I looked like a 75 year old gymnast who didn't do as well.  My foot just slipped on the top step.  Nothing to show for it today, not even a bruise. 

I am off to bed.  Bob just got home from working in the hay fields, fixed him something to eat and rather than raise my BP worrying about the hours, I am just going to let him eat in peace and I will go to bed.

Blessings,

Lea

The top picture is of the three of us on the train.  We had such fun.  Would have liked to have seen a bear or a moose or a chipmunk for that matter.  The scenery was wonderful.

The bottom picture is the bridge of the ship.  All the operations of the Norwegian Jewel.  I expected a wheel but its all computer driven.  At least that is what it looked like.  It was fun to watch.

Golly its not just hot but muggy.  Our cooler can't keep up with it too good.

Haven't heard from Oregon about Sage yet.  Just that she was OK.  I am anxious to hear.  Lord help me be patient.

Just a plain ole day.  Laundry and stuff.  Other than I gave a riding lesson to Dianna today.  She trotted the first time.  She almost bounced off but I got Raven stopped.  She was laughing but I know she was a little frightened.  She does so well for a nine year old. 

So, I think those are the last of the cruise pictures.  Sorry if they were not interesting to you.  It was an experience of a lifetime for this old lady.  I don't feel old but my feet.  They are wearing out.

Bless you each and every one,

Lea

The top picture is at our nature walk in Ketchican.  But, alas, we did not see any.  I wanted to.

The bottom picture is an eagle landing on a tower in Juneau I believe.  They are so majestic.  Loved watching them.

Today I had Justin for a while so his mom and dad could take their dogs to the vet.  Callie is due to have puppies this week.  They did an ultra sound and there is either 12 or 13 puppies in there.  They will be busy with puppies for sure.  Hope she can sell them easily.

We returned Marilyn's horse trailer this afternoon.  We appreciate so much being able to use it.  It was lighter to pull and it is a bumper pull so we could get the hay on the truck.  It was a blessing for sure.  I did hear from Julie today that Sage is doing good.  I hope they send a picture soon.

Today I got a call from my cardiologist's office saying I had an appointment on Wednesday.  I know I did not make it and have another appointment on Wednesday.  I cancelled it.  She said it was a 3 month check and I don't know what they are checking.  I cancelled it anyway.  I have never had to go that often since my first bruha 10 years ago. 

It was hot and muggy today.  It rained hard for about 1 minute.  Than it was hot and really muggy. 

Blessings,

Lea

The top picture is a Stellar Seal the day we were whale watching.  Saw whales too but the seals were fun to watch too.

The lower picture is my sister on the whale watching boat.   It wasn't cold but windy.  We had a wonderful time that day.  I hope you are not getting tired of cruise pictures.  Do have others in my camera for another day.

Today we went to a BBQ and celebrated one of our great granddaughters 3rd. birthday.  Piper is a sweet little girl.  She loved the party and loved being the center of attention.  Will post pictures soon of the celebration.  She hugged me good by and said I will miss you Grandma.  Brought tears to my eyes.  Her sister was not there, was visiting out of town with a Grandma.  She is usually the more affectionate one. 

Good church service this morning.  Loved the sermon about How to be a friend.  If anyone who reads this knows Lorie of Cing Spots Appaloosas on Face book or has her on your FB friends list would you let me know.  She has not written on her blog since May and I am worried about her but can't remember her last name.  I would appreciate it. 

Hope you all had a great weekend, and blessings to you all,

Lea

Sticking to one picture tonight again.  These are Stellar Seals out of Juneau.  They were very funny.  The kept trying to push the one off.  They were swimming around there too. 

Had a good day here too.  I heard from Suzanne and Sage settled in good.  That was good news.  And we had to separate the steers from the heifers that we didn't want to breed this year because we were bring the bull home.  I was watching them, stepped over a mole hill dirt pile and plup right into the middle of a very fresh cow poop.  I was hopping around going ick ick, it was over the top of my shoe and Bob and our son Tom were practically laughing until they cried.  We got them separated and I went directly to the shower.  Ick Ick is right.

I had Just for a couple of hours or so today.  When he gets into some thing and you tell him no, he grins a great big grin and waves to you.  I had to laugh.  He is almost standing up by himself in the middle of the floor.  Not 10 months old yet.  Wish I had taken a picture of him.  He is my sweet boy. 

I picked raspberries again.  Got an ice cream bucket, the ones with the handle heaping full.  I am going to make another batch of jam this evening.  I want to freeze some too.

Blessings to you all,

Lea